Speech Writing

Great speeches make history. They start revolutions, kick off parties, and end wars. They win hearts, lend ears, and change minds. Some make you laugh, cry, rock the vote, or vote with your wallet. Others just say thank you and goodbye. Whatever the case, we’re here to help.

We specialize in wedding speeches for the best man, parents of the bride/parents of the groom, maid of honor, as well as writing of vows and officiating speeches.

We also write speeches for retirement celebrations, as well as corporate occasions that require something that goes above and beyond.

A great speech often benefits from a great delivery: we also offer live and online speech performance coaching.

The Process

Our process is streamlined and thorough, so you get the best speech regardless of how much time you’ve got.

Initial Consultation and Goals Assessment

We meet in person or via a chat service (Skype, Google Hangouts, FaceTime) for 30 minutes to discuss your project and where you are in the process. We’ll also review any drafts that you’ve written thus far. By the end of this first meeting, we’ll have a clear plan of action to get your writing where it needs to go.

First Draft: The first draft is typically an amalgam of notes, any drafts you might have written, as well elements from interviews and communications we’ve had. We consider syntax, grammar, and stylistic choices as well as the purpose and main message of your speech.

Revisions and Rewrites: Once a the first draft is completed, we ask that you review it for consistency and content accuracy. We then begin revisiting such that the final speech is perfect and presents you in a flattering light.

Final Draft: This is the finished product, delivered in any format desired. We’ve had clients read off printed scrolls as well iPhones – let us know what you need and we’ll make sure you have it in hand on the big day.

Experience

We have worked with clients from various careers, backgrounds, and walks of life. Our client list includes physicians, teachers, accountants, best men, maids of honor, fathers of the brides, and others.

When my best friend retired, I knew I wanted to honor her. I’m not much of a speechwriter. Tony made it easy for me. He walked me through it: brainstorming, writing, and revising. The end result was just what I wanted. It was funny and sentimental – just like me! Tony is easygoing, efficient, and helpful. He really cares about what he does, and it shows in the final product.